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  1. First82maxim
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Well today I swapped out my rotten old xj650 maxim rear wheel for a nice fresh new rubber on a 750 seca rear setup. larger wheel and larger drum...
    Post by: First82maxim, May 12, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. First82maxim
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    XJ550 Runs/Idles Terribly

    when i tested for vacuum leaks with carb cleaner or starter fluid or anything like that, my engine speed actually slowed down upon finding leaks...
    Post by: First82maxim, Apr 29, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. First82maxim
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    For Sale 1983 xj 650 Maxim, Parts or Project

    hey sorry buddy found another parts bike already.
    Post by: First82maxim, Apr 11, 2022 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. First82maxim
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    For Sale 1983 xj 650 Maxim, Parts or Project

    No problem! I might have a buyer interested. would you be around Palmerston area then ?
    Post by: First82maxim, Apr 5, 2022 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. First82maxim
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    Xj650

    has anyone tried fitting a 1985 xj750 tank on a 1982 xj650 frame ? found one at a u-pull-it yard for a killer price just not sure if it will fit...
    Post by: First82maxim, Apr 5, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. First82maxim
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    Project hardtail (1982 xj750)

    absolutely love this ! maybe i'll do this with my parts frame !
    Post by: First82maxim, Apr 5, 2022 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. First82maxim
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    For Sale 1983 xj 650 Maxim, Parts or Project

    hey there ! would you part out the fuel tank ? i already have a parts bike and really dont have room for a full 3rd lol l looks like from your...
    Post by: First82maxim, Apr 4, 2022 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. First82maxim
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    My bike is a xj650. guess I kinda hopped in on the wrong convo lol
    Post by: First82maxim, Apr 4, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. First82maxim
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    The surge tank would definitely be a good option ! and local parts are always nice, maybe I could look into that. probably cheaper than i can make...
    Post by: First82maxim, Apr 4, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. First82maxim
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Okay well this week I'll have to rig up something and get the carbs balanced ! really wanted to get at it this weekend, but the home renovations...
    Post by: First82maxim, Apr 4, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. First82maxim
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    well that's good to hear ! if I can get this bike running good enough to boot around some back roads and get me 25 minutes to work and back (also...
    Post by: First82maxim, Mar 28, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. First82maxim
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    I'll see what supplies I got laying around and see what I can make up ! Probably try some clear line and some ATF see what happens. also plan to...
    Post by: First82maxim, Mar 25, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    If anything I will try and make my own carb sync tool, cant say i want to spend the big bucks for something i wont use much. this is a very budget...
    Post by: First82maxim, Mar 25, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Might be a dumb question, but will the valve shims from the xj750 work with the xj650 ? might save me from having to buy too many new shims. I...
    Post by: First82maxim, Mar 25, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    looks like i will be in the same boat soon here ! got my junkyard 82 xj650 running pretty good for the first time in over 20 years with just a...
    Post by: First82maxim, Mar 24, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ750 with XJ650 carbs

    Awesome thanks for the suggestions ! I'm hopeful to find a decent middle ground between the 650 and 750 carbs lol. i will keep everyone updated on...
    Post by: First82maxim, Mar 18, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wanted Iso XJ750 carbs

    i am actually picking up a xj750 seca for parts this weekend, might be stealing a couple parts not sure what i need yet but might have the carbs...
    Post by: First82maxim, Mar 17, 2022 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XJ750 with XJ650 carbs

    Thanks for the quick response ! sounds like I'll just have to slap em on and play around with it see what works for me. I don't have much for...
    Post by: First82maxim, Mar 17, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ750 with XJ650 carbs

    Hello everyone ! I know this thread is a couple years old now but i'm trying to get my bike together and am having similar issues. I have a 1982...
    Post by: First82maxim, Mar 16, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replacing final drive oil seal

    Aw Awesome thank you this is very helpful ! And honestly no i did not, i do have the other side removed already but am not sure on the process...
    Post by: First82maxim, Jun 10, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replacing final drive oil seal

    Im trying to get at the oil seal for the final drive system on the engine side. I picked up this bike cheap after sitting for years and as soon as...
    Thread by: First82maxim, Jun 10, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaking gear fluid from boot on engine side of shaft drive

    This might be a stupid question, but i looked through the catalog and found the oil seal i need, but im not sure how to purchase it or if thats...
    Post by: First82maxim, Sep 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaking gear fluid from boot on engine side of shaft drive

    Awesome thank you ! Gives me a great place to start.
    Post by: First82maxim, Sep 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. First82maxim
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    Leaking gear fluid from boot on engine side of shaft drive

    I noticed after posting that it was engine oil coming from the seal on the main drive gear. Will have to see how hard it is to replace. Thank you...
    Post by: First82maxim, Sep 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaking gear fluid from boot on engine side of shaft drive

    I just purchased a 82 maxim 650. Has been sitting in a barn and not moved in over 6 years. Put it in gear in the stand after getting it running...
    Thread by: First82maxim, Sep 5, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ 650 Seca oil leak at drive shaft

    Im having the same problem, did you ever get it fixed ? Im having a horribly hard time trying to find anything online about the seal on the engine...
    Post by: First82maxim, Sep 5, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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